Hunting the Hudson River valley for cast-off treasures is usually low-stress for Janet Petrocelli, a former shrink who now owns a used-stuff shop. But in this second outing, following To the Manor Dead, Janet's insatiable curiosity kicks in when she gets a call from Natasha, a high-strung singer. The girl is desperate to unload her funky jewelry to Janet for some fast cash so she can move to Los Angeles, but just hours later, the would-be star apparently leaps to her death. Janet suspects foul play, but when she noses into Natasha's life she discovers seamy secrets, corruption, and a murderer on her tail.